General Service Assistant

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of general services to ensure the organization’s general service needs are met. These activities may include office supplies, general service assistance, fleet management, cleaning, gardening, maintenance services, etc.
• As per the direction of the immediate supervisor, oversee maintenance activities (generators, water tanks, and other office utilities) and upgrades to equipment, facilities, and systems to minimize disruptions to business activities.
• Assist in various activities related to such areas as shipping and receiving, material handling, warehousing and inventory control, and/or property management, as appropriate to the position.
• Operates various items of light and/or heavy equipment as appropriate for routine site maintenance, removal, and/or repair activities, etc.
• Oversee the expat residence area as per the issued company regulation and follow up on residence fixed assets, utilities, generators, and water tanks.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities, plants, grounds, and/or equipment as assigned.
• May perform routine, minor maintenance, installation, and repair of physical plant and equipment for the unit as appropriate to the position; may assist with and/or coordinate larger on-site maintenance and repair projects as required.
• Follow-up drivers, kitchen, and security employees on duty are presentable for the work environment.
• Follow up and pay various utilities for the company, including car insurance.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Assisting managing relationships with vendors, service providers and landlords, ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time

• High school diploma and BA degree with at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Valid Ethiopian driving license (minimum category public 1).

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team- and detail-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people from different national and/or cultural backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Flexibility, confidentiality, and multifunctionality
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgments on routine procedural issues.
• Ability to maintain and control equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to work in flexible hours
• Ability to be reliable and highly responsible